Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

5 hours ago


Christchurch Central, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS | TE TARI MĀTAI AROTAMARIKI

FACULTY OF MEDICINE | CHRISTCHURCH

Our Faculty of Medicine - Christchurch campus is the base for medical and postgraduate health education and health research in Christchurch.

The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health collaborates closely in student teaching and research programmes with the region's hospitals run by Health New Zealand, and other community health agencies.

The role | Te mahi

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer within the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health in Christchurch. This role represents an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the ongoing teaching of medical students, and potentially to other departmental teaching programmes depending on your particular expertise.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in research activities, including the supervision of research projects, to lead and develop teaching activities within the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, and to foster good relations with the University, local tertiary institutions, Health New Zealand, and the community.

It is expected that the appointee will play an active role in the Faculty of Medicine – Christchurch, including participation in various committees, attendance at departmental and faculty meetings, and liaising closely with other academics and students.

Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a medically qualified doctor who holds, or is soon to be eligible for, vocational registration as a Paediatrician with the New Zealand Medical Council.
  • Hold a postgraduate research degree.
  • Have teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Demonstrate significant research achievement for their career stage and the capacity to lead a robust research programme.
  • Demonstrate experience in establishing and maintaining effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Have excellent administrative skills relative to an academic environment.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a permanent, part time (0.5 FTE) position located in Ōtautahi, Christchurch.

The appointment range for this role is $98,583 to $184,993 per annum.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Application | Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

  • A CV
  • A cover letter
  • Three referee contact details

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number will close on Monday, 5 January 2026.

Applications may be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.



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